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Switzerland’s exceptional drought is moving from an environmental crisis into an economic and political one. Crop losses, rising food prices, forest mortality and emergency support for farmers are forcing authorities to consider both immediate relief and long-term water management.
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wolves
Valais is seeking federal authorisation to eliminate two entire wolf packs after 219 livestock deaths in 84 attacks this summer. The request will test Switzerland’s increasingly interventionist approach to wolf management and the balance between conservation and mountain farming.
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agriculture
A record-poor potato harvest has forced Switzerland to import around 130,000 tonnes of potatoes. The immediate supply risk is limited, but the shortfall raises questions about food prices, resilient crop varieties and agricultural water policy.
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Swiss politics
The Federal Council has opened consultation on its agricultural policy for 2030 and beyond. The proposed framework seeks to give farmers greater entrepreneurial freedom while strengthening accountability, food security and adaptation to climate change.
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invasive species
Authorities have confirmed a Japanese beetle population in the Interlaken region and ordered preventative measures to limit its spread through plants, garden waste and soil. The invasive pest has already been detected at several locations in Bern canton and can cause serious damage to vegetation.
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Swiss politics
Swiss voters will decide on a proposal concerning locally produced food and national food supply on September 27. The article should provide a neutral explainer of what the referendum would change, the arguments on both sides and its possible implications for farmers, consumers and food policy.
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drought
The Federal Council has approved CHF70 million in support for farms and forests affected by exceptional drought and extreme heat. The article should break down how the funding is divided, who can benefit and what the emergency measures reveal about the pressure climate extremes are placing on Swiss agriculture and forestry.
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Swiss referendums
Swiss voters will decide whether to strengthen the country’s locally produced food supply at the September 27 referendum. The article should explain the proposal, its implications for farmers, consumers and food security, and the arguments over costs, self-sufficiency and trade commitments.
The Local Switzerland
climate change
Switzerland’s record heat and rainfall deficit have prompted exceptional financial support for farms and forests, while a large majority of residents support stronger heat protections. This article should connect the emergency response with the longer-term question of whether Switzerland is adapting quickly enough to climate change.
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crime
A surge in thefts targeting high-value GPS systems from tractors is affecting farmers across multiple Swiss cantons, with organized gangs suspected of operating with precision and causing hundreds of thousands of francs in damages.
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food safety
A 2024 federal monitoring report has found pesticide residues in nearly two-thirds of food samples in Switzerland. While most were within legal limits, ten samples, including apricots and strawberries, exceeded the maximum thresholds.
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health
Swiss researchers are initiating a study to determine if pesticide use increases the risk of Parkinson's disease among farmers, a link already recognized as an occupational illness in neighboring countries. The study aims to fill a critical data gap in Switzerland regarding the health impacts of agricultural chemicals.
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environment
Recent llama killings in Bern canton intensify discussions on wolf population control and livestock protection measures
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politics
Swiss Senate approves initiative to monitor margins across food value chain, aiming to address price disparities between producers and consumers
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agriculture
Several Swiss cantons forced to cancel or modify traditional Alpine cattle drives due to lumpy-skin disease outbreak in neighboring France, affecting UNESCO-recognized cultural practice.
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wildlife management
Federal authorities evaluate applications to regulate wolf populations across multiple cantons, targeting over 30 packs amid livestock protection concerns.
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agriculture
Switzerland implements mandatory cattle vaccination in Geneva region after first case of lumpy skin disease detected in neighboring France.
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environment
Geneva implements emergency measures to contain first Japanese beetle outbreak, including watering restrictions within a one-kilometer radius of affected areas.
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environment
Geneva authorities implement immediate restrictions on lawn watering after discovering first Japanese beetle outbreak in Corsier, Meinier and Collonge-Bellerive areas.
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environment
Scientists in Jura canton test innovative electric harps and muzzle systems to protect beehives from invasive Asian hornets.
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